ResNet provides a high-speed internet connection to all residents in the residence halls and the Parks at UC Davis. The network is always on and your computer is quickly connected… no dialing is required, just three simple steps before arriving on campus.

:: be network ready :: register your computer :: wireless access :: be safe & secure ::

Be Network Ready

Gather the following items along with your Macintosh or Windows computer:
:: current operating system software
:: an installed 10/100 ethernet card
:: a 14' category 5 (Cat5) 10 base-T cable with RJ-45 connectors

Most computers purchased within the last couple years will already have an ethernet card preinstalled; all Macintosh computers are ethernet ready. Remember to purchase a 10 base-T cable and bring your system software, though!

If you are buying a new computer, check out the campus recommendations and frequently asked questions on computer ownership.

If you need to install a network card on your computer, follow the IT Express Knowledge Base instructions below to configure your ethernet card or provide the instructions to your vendor.

Win XP :: Win 2000 :: Win Vista :: Mac OSX (10.0 - 10.2) Mac OSX (10.3 or higher)

Register Your computer

Your network card has a unique 12-digit ethernet hardware address (a.k.a. NIC number or MAC address) that identifies your computer and must be registered to authorize use of the campus network. Identify and register your ethernet address following Step 4 of the IT Express Knowledge Base instructions below.

Win XP :: Win 2000 :: Win Vista :: Mac OSX (10.0 - 10.2) Mac OSX (10.3 or higher)

If you are registering from home or off campus, you’re done! When you move in, test your connection.

If you are on campus, allow 30 minutes for your registration to be processed, then test your connection.

Test your connection by plugging into ResNet with your 10 base-T cable and fire up your browser.

If you need help, residence hall students can visit one of the Computer Centers for assistance or go to a neighbors’ computer and see Step 5 of the Knowledge Base instructions to troubleshoot. Residents of The Parks can pick up printed instructions in the area office.

If you were unsuccessful registering your computer or received an error, repeat the Knowledge Base instructions beginning with verification that you have a network card. If your computer was previously configured for use with another network, Step 1–Step 3 will configure your system for use with ResNet.

Wireless access

Wireless computer connectivity is available in six residence hall locations via campus' Moobilnet as well as in other campus locations; learn how to access Moobilnet on their website.

• large study lounge above the Castilian DC
• Maya Angelou Room by the Oxford Circle DC
• Regan Main building in Segundo
• Segundo and Tercero Academic Advising Centers
• first floor television lounge in the Tercero DC building

Residents are not permitted to install their own wireless access points for reasons of network protection and security. Wireless use contributes to excessive bandwidth use violations.